First Airbus A-400M for Malaysia makes its maiden flight

The first of four Airbus Defence and Space Airbus A-400M new generation airlifters ordered by the Royal Malaysian Air Force has made its successful maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards delivery.

The aircraft, known as MSN22, took off from Seville, Spain, on 30 January at 17:30 local time (GMT+1) and landed back on site 1 hours and 30 minutes later.

The photo above shows the aircraft MSN22 performing its maiden flight.

Source: BY XAIRFORCES · 4 FEBRUARY 2015
Photo: RMAF Airbus-A-400M (M54-01) first flight. (Photo by Airbus Defence & Space)

(6.02.2015)